Champions League: Real Madrid Faces Man City; Chelsea to Play PSG
Real Madrid will face Manchester City in an exciting matchup for the Champions League Round of 16. This clash continues a trend as both teams have met in the knockout stages for the last four seasons. In those encounters, Real Madrid has managed to triumph in three matches against the Premier League team.
Other Notable Matches in the Round of 16
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on Chelsea in a rematch of last year’s Club World Cup final. Meanwhile, Barcelona will clash with Newcastle United after the latter’s impressive victory over Qarabag in the playoff round.
UEFA Draw Insights
The draw occurred at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on a Friday. Other key matchups include:
- Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen
- Liverpool vs. Galatasaray
- Tottenham vs. Atlético Madrid
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Sporting Lisbon
- Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta
Six Premier League teams are striving to advance to the quarterfinals. The seeded teams, which secured top positions in the league phase, have been drawn against playoff winners. They will benefit from playing the second leg of their matches at home.
Match Schedule
The first legs of these thrilling encounters are set for March 10-11, followed by the second legs on March 17-18. This season’s Champions League bracket format also clarifies possible routes to the semifinals and finals.
Potential Quarterfinal Matchups
The winners of key matches will face notable opponents in the quarterfinals:
- Winner of PSG vs. Chelsea faces Liverpool or Galatasaray
- Bayern Munich may meet either Madrid or City
- Newcastle or Barcelona will go up against Atlético or Spurs
- Arsenal could encounter Bodo or Sporting if they defeat Leverkusen
The anticipation surrounding these fixtures adds an extra layer of excitement to the Champions League tournament, with teams eager to secure their place in the next stages.
